Piano Chords & Scales: The Ultimate Guide

The definitive guide to piano practice methods, covering hands-separate practice, parallel sets, memorization, mental play, and speed building. Based on teachings of Mlle. Yvonne Combe.

Chuan C. Chang

A detailed guide to piano technique covering finger action, arm weight, staccato, pedaling, practice methods, and memorization. Written by a Cambridge-educated concert pianist (revised 2020).

Paul White

Explores touch, tone, pedaling, body rhythm, fingering, and virtuosity principles. Written by a composer-pianist for intermediate players looking to refine their technique.

Alan Belkin

The classic finger exercise collection for building agility, independence, strength, and evenness. Part I contains 20 preparatory exercises with progressive metronome markings.

Charles-Louis Hanon

Covers the eight essential piano exercises for beginners: five-finger scales, full scales, chords, broken chords, warm-ups, hand independence, contrary motion, and Hanon/Czerny techniques.

La Touche Musicale